BCM Gastroenterology Grand Rounds
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Take Home Lessons
The main lessons to take home concerning this case are:
1. The most common cause of short bowel syndrome is Crohn's disease.
2. The most common diet recommended in patients with the short bowel syndrome is a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet.
3. The nutritional support of a patient with short bowel syndrome should be tailored to meet each individual patient's needs.
